Jelena Ostapenko vs. Belinda Bencic prediction, odds, picks for WTA Ningbo Open 2026

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have re-simulated the result of Monday's Ostapenko-Bencic women's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives Bencic a 51% chance of defeating Ostapenko at the WTA Ningbo Open tournament.

Latest betting odds

We have researched the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:

• Moneyline: Belinda Bencic -125, Jelena Ostapenko +118

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Moneyline: Ostapenko @ +118 via DraftKings
• First Set: Bencic @ -125 via DraftKings

According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is Jelena Ostapenko to win.

Although Ostapenko is less than likely to win, she provides the best value at the current available odds.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Game info & first serve details

The WTA Ningbo Open match between Jelena Ostapenko and Belinda Bencic is scheduled to commence on Monday at 12:00 AM ET.

• Who: Jelena Ostapenko vs. Belinda Bencic
• Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
• Approx. Time: 12:00 AM ET/9:00PM PT
• Tournament: WTA Ningbo, China Women's Singles 2026
• Round: Round of 32

All dates and times in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

We predict Belinda Bencic, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat Jelena Ostapenko at the WTA Ningbo Open tournament.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary Tennis prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.